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The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-06
FATAL TO FISH.
Millions of the Finny Tribe in Illi-
nois Streams Dying.

Within the past two or three days the fish
in many of the streams about Galena, Ill,
have died by the million, and the few that are
left are rapidly following suit The banks
of the Galena River branches are
lined with dead fish of all sizes and varieties,
from the tiny minnow to the mammoth cat
and sturgeon. At Buncombe, Wis, few
miles from Galena, dead fish are so numer-
Gus on the banks that the stencil arising from
them is almost unbearable. At Lancaster,
Wis, the scene on the river bank beggars de-
dead FISH being in sight. There are nu-
merous theories afloat as to the cause.
One is that the recent rains have filed the
water with mud, so that the fish have been
unable to breathe, and, struggling to the sur
face for air, have died. Another is that, dur
ing the dry hot summer, the valleys and
marshes above were filed with some poison
Gus growth that with the recent floods were
carried into the streams and poisoned the
water
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-06
W aShinSton.

dent are: Henry c. Borst of Maine, at
Pernambuco, and John C. Bridges, of New
York, at Brockville, Canada.
A SPECIAL AGENT of the Interior Depart
ment has closed seven saw mills in Washing
ton Territory that were cutting Government
timber from unsurveyed lands.
THE pension payments during August
amounted to SIC, 100000.
PROFESSOR G. BROWN GooDE has been ap-
pointed by the President United States Com
missioner to succeed the late Professor Baird
Judge McCue, first appointed, declined the
honor.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-09-06

HUNGARIAN papers report that this years
crop of cereals promises to be the most album
dant since 1882. 1t is estimated that wheat
alone Will yield 40, O0O, 900 quintals, Il. 0O0,
600 to u, 009, 600 quintals more than VIII be
needed for home consumption
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17
The Hanging OF CIuvcrius.

Correspondence OF the Alexandria GAZETTE
NORFOLK, VA, jan. II "A great calamity
has befallen Virginia to-day. j gloom rests
upon the great mass OF our people. Impre.
cations deep and loud are uttered against
the press, jury, and court who have
been instrumental in eGecting this blot upon
our escutcheon. And the Governor came
in for his share of condemnation. To-day,
by the verdict OF a jury-one of whom, at
least, was disqualified bS the decision of a
court whose qualifications challenge neither
the respect nor confidence of our people, and
by the passiyity of the Governor, which is
utterly inexplicabe-a citizen of Virginia. n
young man, just % years of age, Thomas j.
Cluverius By uame. was launched into eter-
nifty amid the jeer3 and ye.s of mob OF
10 600 men, women and children, while the
helpless victim with his la; est breath, pro-
tested his Innocence IL vain, as Nh Ameri-
can citizen, had he appealed for fair trial
by - competent jury of his peers. In vsin,
when once condemned, did he appeal for
8 nsw hearing. In vain, when all other
hope was gone, did he appeal to the Gov
ernor for the poor boon of a Communication
of his sentence to Imprisonment for life. In
vain did he account for his whereabouts and
actions every hour and minute of the day
and night of the tragedy. In vain did the
most discreet and honorable citizens OF the
State mingle their cries with those of the
prisoner for mercy. All these appeals were
drowned by the cries of the vindictive
populace, and the demands of the
press of Richmond to "crucify him-crucify
him" And to-day it was done. The act
has been already recorded in the chancelry
of Heaven, and while the verdict of Jehovah
may be reserved to the last day, tonight
the scowl of a Commonwealth hangs like q
funeral pail over the metropolis of Vir-
GINA.
HANOVER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17
HANOVER.

A RUNAWAY FREIGHT TRAIN.-Y ester-
day morning q serious accident was averted
on the Newport News and Mississippi Val
ley Railroad, between Tuckahoe, station
east Of the White Sulphur Springs, and q
small station west OF Ronceverte. AT Tuck
ahoe the engine Of en east bound freight
train was detached TO take water, and the
conductor, ordering brakeman to watch
tho train, went into his caboose and fell
asleep. The cars started westward down
the grade and passed the White Sulphur
Springs at great speed From the latter
place kilograms were sent along apprisiDg
railr0aderS 81 the accident and directing
them to Go ali in their power to arrest the
runaway cars. At Ronceverte group Of
railroad men, with lanterns in hand, await
ed the approaching cars that came thumb
eriug down the track. The caboose car was
brilliantly lighted, and il was at once APP
parent that the conductor aud crew were
asleep, totally unconscious of their peril.
One daring fellow attempted TO board the
flying cars and MAS thrown headlopg some
distance, and his lantern much further
Another threw his lantern with all his force
through q window of the caboose, making 2
loud crash, and waking the slumbering
meu, who soon had the cars under control.
At the next station was the east bound mail
which had been stopped when the news Of
the coming coal cars reached its conductor.
There was no side track on which it could
be run to escape the danger, and the only
w&y to save the train and many lives
would have been TO barricade the road and
wreck the runaway cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17
TIE r. & W.P. TERMINAL COMPANY ha.

THE r s; w. P. TERMINAL COMPANY has
secured control Of the East Tennessee, Vir.
GINA and Georgia system. The trade was
settled at a meeting held Saturday after.
noon The East Tennessee stockholders
agreed to sell q majority of the preferred
stock, every holder having the option to
come in at the same price. For this the
purchasers agreed to pay 81 100000 in cash
and 10000 shares of preferred stock at a
nominal value Of $40 share. The East
Tennessee stock will be put with the Rich
wond and Danville stock into collateral
trust loan, and 3 syndicate has been formed
TO take the bonds. This purchase will add
1923 miles to the 2202 already controlled by
the Terminal Company and give it q com.
handing position in the South. The East
Tennessee controls the Memphis and
Charleston by stock ownership. The Ter
minal controls the Danvile by stock owner
ship, ard the latter controls the lines in its
system by lease The Norfolk and Western
is thus left out in the cold and it remains
to be seen they will carry out their threat
TO build line from Bristol to connect with
the Erlangor system near Chattanooga, by
which they also propose to tap Knoxville
by means OF spur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

I.acaL isREYaTIES.

Il is understood that an Alexandria hol
will he given at McBurney's hall On Friday
night week.
The ice on the river is becoming porous
but as get no efforts havo been made By The
steamers TO resume navigation.
TIE iiscrderly conduct Of The crowds o
young men who frequent the west end o.
the tunnel is greatly complained OF bg The
neighbors.
The Superintendent OF Gas says that the
cause of the street lamps being out of order
is that they are frozen up, hut that they ara
being thawed cut.
The handsome musical box, which was
rallied at Mr.. J. D. Fl. Lunt's store on Sa
turday night was won by Mr. George A
Appch, who threw A.
Mr.. r. V. Riaheill has just finished, at the
mills of Mr.. J. II. ID. Sraoot, u beautiful
cabinet, said to be as handsome a piece OF
furniture as was ever seen in this city.
Yesterday was bright and ui!d day,
in a decided contest with the Sundays OF
the past month. and, in consequence, the
churches all had good congregations and
many people were on the streets.
Mr.. Samuel P. Thompson, late city col
lector Of Baltimore, having LETT no will, let
tiers of administration on his estate were
granted by the Orphans Court of that city,
on Saturday, to julia II. Thompson, who
gave bond as Administrative for $4,000.
double the estimated value of the estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

THE AQUEDUCT BRIDGE.-Mr Edwin
Thacher, the expert engineer of the Pitts
burg bridge company, who examined the
Aqueduct bridge, has reported that the
bridge at present is unsafe for public use,
and that to repair it for that purpose it
would be necessary to expend 81 600, not
including the rebuilding of one entire span,
which would be necessary before the bridge
should be opened to the public. The report
was received by the Secretary OF War on
Saturday. Col. P. &. Hams has submitted
report to the Secretary of War in which
he recommends the building of a new bridge
with draw and states that the $105 900
which remains from the appropriation for
the purchase Of the old bridge will be suffi
cient for the entire construction of the
bridge A board of engineer officers have
been appointed to prepare plan and spe
cifcations for the building of the bridge to
comply with the act of June 81, 1856
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17
ADVICE 70 MOTHERS.

MES. WINsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP, for chill
dron teething is tho prescription of one of the
best female nurses and physicians in the United
States, and has been used for forty years with
never-failing success by millions of mothers for
their children. During the process of tecthing
its value is incalcuable. 1t relieves the child
from pain, cures dysentcry and diarrhea gripping
in the bowels, and windcolic. BY giving health
to tho child il rests the mother. Price % cents 3
bottle. uv5-1yfM.W&S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17
Any s.na.g Gso,. wilma Stick.

can Kill tiger--if tie tiger happens to be
found when only q little cub. So consump-
ton, that deadliest and most feared Of dis
eases in this country, can assuredly be
conquered and destroyed if DR.. Pierce'a
Golden Medical Discovery" be employed
early
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

ANOTHER RAILROAD RUNloR.-The fol-
loving dispatch was sent from Charlestown,
w. Va, on Saturday evening last:
''HOu John s. Barbour, who arrived here
Yesterday, came to attend meeting of tie
stockholders of the Paint. Creek Coal Com
pany. He will leave for home tomorrow.
Mr.. Paul Evans. who was supervisor Of
roads when Mr.. Barbour was president OF
the Virginia Midland, and who is accom-.
panyng Mr.. Barbour now, said in converse
ton with gentleman to-day, that it was
contemplated to withdraw the Virginia
Midland from the Richmond and Danville
system and again make Mr.. Barbour pres.
ident. He also said Dir. ]. S. Barbour Thomp
sou, now general freight and passenger
agent would be made general superinten-
dent"
The officers of the Virginia Midland road,
in this city, when asked about the above
this morning, said they knew nothing
about it, and did not believe it was so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

A Dude, beautiful tight trowsered dude,
Slipped OH loose stone and bruised his
dainty ankle. The gentle patient is doing
well. He uses Salvation Oil.
Many children have coughs and colds
now, and should have bottle of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

FINED FOR A5sAULT.-Dr. Jas. Mackall,
of the county. was tried last week before
Justices Donaldson, Nsuck aud Birch for an
assault on white boy named JAS. Evans
on Tuesday last and Gned So for the assault
and 800 for carrying concealed weapons.
He has taken an appeal to the county court.
1t appears that DR.. MackaiI was walking
along the road near Evans house when
the latter shouted at him. The Doctor
started for the bog who ran into the house
but seeing that the Doctor intended enter
ing, seized gun. DR.. Mackall went to the
door and as the boy made his appearance e
seized him and drew pistol and took Ii Q
gun from his hands. Af5or the excite
ment had subsidized the boy swore out waT-
rant against DIR. Mackall. had him arrested
and fined as above stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

PERSONALS. Mr.. Joseph Hopkins, OF
Hagerstown, is in the city on short visit
TO his friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. j F. Tackett have gone &c
New York where they will spend the re-
mander of the winter.
Mr.. C. B. Luck, of Fredericksburg, one OF
the most successful hotel managers of this
State, hiss been in thu city for the past few
days negotiating for the lease ofthe Braddocs
House, but up TO this evening had not sue.
ceeded in coming to any agreement with
the owners.
Among the socisty items in yesterday
Bal. more papers is the following: Mrs. w.
r Gator aud the Misses Cator gave u large
and handsome reception on Tuesday last
from eight to eleven. followed by dance,
at their lovely home, Cathedral street; the
entertainment was given in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. B. Smoot, of Ale Xaudria.
The house was decorated with the rares5
cut flowers and growing plants, and full
orchestra furnished the music, hidden in a
perfect bower Of plants.
Messrs. w. r. Lomax, of Baltimore, and
T. L. Lomax, of Richmond, were in the city
Yesterday on a short visit to their nephew,
Judge C. f. Stuart.
Mrs. o. f. Flippo, OF Roanoke. is in the
CITY on q short visit to her friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

"The plays tho thing,
Aud equally true is it that DIR. Pierce's
Pheasant Purgative Pellets" (the original
Little Liver Pills) are the most eflectual
means that can De used to reach the seat of
disease, cleansing the bowels and system,
and assisting nature in her recu, erative
work. By druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17
The Gazette.

The Charlestown. W. Va; Free Press says: "The
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE probably the ncwsiest of
the Virginia papers entered upon its S9th volume
on the first instant"
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is now in its SSth
yesr and improves with age. 1t is one of our
most valuable exchanges and we wish it continued
success-Piedmom Iirginiaa.
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is one of the oldest
as it is one of the newsiest papers published in
Virginia. It's proximity to Washington gives it
special advantages for the securement of news
from the nations capital and its columns show
that nothing escapes The Washington correspon-
dent. You will do well to send for it-at least a
sample capitalization Register.
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE is one of tic
oldest as well as most enterprising papers.
1t has entered upon its SSth year.-shenandOah
Herald
The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE has entered its
oighty-eighth year with as mach energy and as
much life Us if it wero its eighth. We often
disagree with our old friend, but its worst enemy
would not undertake to say of it that it was not
frst-class newspaper with all the news from
everywhere well up on time.-staimtOn Tiadicator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

OPERA HoUsE.-Of the company that are to
appear at the Opera House 10. night IN exchange
says:
There was large house at the Peoples Thea
tire last night, when the Neuvlles, mother and
sou, with their excellent support, began 3 weeks
engagement in The Boy Tramp AS on their
previous visit here, the company met with an en-
thus astic welcome and gave fac performance.
Both Madame and Augustin Neuville were called
before the curtsin ssversl tines and at the close
OF the scene in the maniscs cell received PEI feet
again"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

SUIr.-James P Jsfl'iies counsel for James
n. Bethune. next friend of Susan B. Robin
son, has fled bill ip equity in the circuit
court of this city, the object OF which is to
compel J. Homer Hildreth to pay proceeds
of.mortgage for So 500 or property in Wap-
pingers Falls n. y, held by him for profes.
sional services which plaintiff alleges were
fully paid by the late John g. Belhunc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17
AIrSaEllrsa Q5azz4tlg
-
MONDAY EVENING. JANUARY IL
LOCAL NEWS.

For this district colder nortbwcsterly WINDS
and snow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

The wharf of Mes rs. T. A. Reed & co. is
being repaired and the flooring renewed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

The best and cheapest in the world. DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup costs you only % cents
a hottie
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

NREEN GINGER for sale by
VI sep13 J. C. MILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

A FORTUNATE Gallon Saturday even
ing, while Mr.. Walter H. Gahan, yard mas
ter's clerk at the Virginia Midland depot
was seated in his office, some one called him,
when be quickly turned to answer. At that
instant pistol ball entered the window
and struck Mr.. G. on tho arm, making q
slight flesh wound. From the position ne
occupied it is certain that if he had not
moved a; the very instant he WAS called, he
would have been seriously wounded if net
killed, "a the bullet struck him with great
force. IuQuiry was made as to the shoot
ing, when it was ascerained that Me3srs.
Marshall Cheshire and Emanuel Wc5b
were indulging in pistol practice III yard
below Mr.. G's office, and that shot had
gone wide of the mark aimed at, with al
most serious consequence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

Mr.. Charles Schreiner, Foreman of large
Meat House in Baltimore, Nd, says" Sal
walton Oil acts like magic on q sprained
wrist" Price % cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

Edgar Bryce VS. H. L. Horn, ct al; de.
cree Tor sale of Virginia House, on upper
King street.
Court adjourned till Wednesday morning
at 10 o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

h. T. Hart vs.. NJ. B. Harlow, admir-, ct al;
decree for sale aud reference to commits
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

POLICE REPoRr.-Last night was cloudy
and cool with three prisoners and twelve
dodgers at the station house.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases:
Henry Smith, colored, arrested by Officers
Arnold and Henry, for disorderly conduct,
was fined SO and required to give bond in
the sum of 5000 to keep the peace, failing to
do which he was sent to Jail.
A young man, arrested by Officer Franks,
for being drunk on the street, was fined 81.
\ white man, arrested by Officers Grady
and McCann, charged with abusive lam
guage to his father in-law, was foed So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge N B. Meade
residiaq-Charles Baum VS.. julius Dreifus,
debt on note; dismissed by order of plain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-01-17

PERSONALS. Mr.. Joseph Hopkins, of
Hagerstown, is in the city on short visit
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-17
A ROYAL SLIP,

Copenhagen Special: gentleman pres
emit at a court ball at the royal palace
thus describes a sensational accident that
happened to King Christian:
After supper he father OF the princess Of
Wales and the czarina danced a cotillion,
chOosing for his partner Miss Estrup,
daughter of his prime minister. A
portion OF the floor near the queen =
throne had been so waxed and polished as
to make it slippery as a sheet OF ice. Five
couples, including the king and Miss
Estrup, were Waiting near the slippery
spot when two couples slipped, fell and
rolled on the floor. Almost at the same
instant the kings foot slipped and his
majesty fell on his back at full length,
bringing down with him Miss Estrup,
whose neck was slightly cut by one
OF the kings decorations. In the TALL
the back OF the kings head struck the
corner of one of the steps OF the queen s
throne with n report like that OF popgun.
There was at once CONSERVATION most APP
palling; the music ceased, and the king,
stunned, remained motionless. Every.
body thought he was killed. Ladies
screamed, and Miss Estrup tainted away.
The king was the first to recover mis-
presence OF mind. Bleeding from the
back OF his head and pale as a
sheet, be tried to rise to his feet but fel!
back again on the floor. Ladies OF honor
placed wet handkerchieis to his majesty =
forehead and placed smelling salts beneath
his nose. Ia a few minutes he was assisted
to his feet. He at once made a sign to the
orchestra to resume the music and desired
the dancing to reeommenee. He himself
made a tour OF the ball room with Miss
Estrup on his arm, doing his best to tran
quilize her, but shortly aiterward the entire
court lett the ball room, and everybody
went home. The next day the queen was
attacked with nervous trembling. a result
OF the excitement OF the previous evening
and the king was obliged to remain in his
room two days. This, perhaps, is the
most sensational incident that has hap.
pened at any court festivities in Denmark
since the memorable occasion when the
royal Dane was startled by the unexpected
denouemens of Prince Hamlets play Of
The Mouse Trap"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-03-17
GRANDSON OF LoUIs XVI

Columbia, s c., Special: Col James H.
Ron, one of the most distinguished lawyers
at the South Carolina bar died in Winnsboro,
s c., on Dec. -. A mystery always sur
rounded Col Rion's birth. When a boy be
came from Canada to Washington and was
Immediately taken under the protection of
John C. Calhoun, then secretary of state IN
der President Tyler Calhoun was very kind
TO this boy and his mother There were
many speculations regarding Col. Rion's orr
gin, ana the interest taken in him by CAL
houn could not be accounted for. Just be-
fore his death the colonel made a statement
to his entire family and Dr. Hanikan, and If
true, he had in his veins the blood OF the
BOurbOns, He was il perfect possession OF
his reasoning faculties His family, desiring,
1t Is believed, TO publish full statement of
the facts, have kept all this as quiet as posi-
Bile. The substance OF Col Rion's statement
is that he was the son of the dauphin Of
France, who would have been King LOUIS
XVII but Tor the revolution. The dauphin,
who was reported To have died at an early
age and to have been an imbecile, had not
really died. but was sent TO Canada, and
there had been reared under the name OF De
Ron He entered the English army and
married Miss unter. Col Riop's father,
SDe Rlon,' died in Col Rion's infancy. and
the latter and his mother were placed under
the charge OF Mr.. Calhoun by the Austrian
ambassador at Washington, with a statement
Of the facts. and upon certain conditions,
one OF which was that Rion should never go
to Europe unless in charge of the Austrian
authorities and on an Austrian man oS- war,
and further that he should never accent
civil ottice in this country. These condi-
tons were faithfully observed The secret
of his birth was told three years ago to Col
Rion's eldest daughter. who went TO Europe
TO md outwE she could about the dauphin.
Col. Ron had in his possession a very val
liable gold snuffbox set with diamonds, on
the top OF which there is a monogram of the
Orleans family wrought in diamonds The
snuffbox was never exhibited to any of the
colonels family until he was on his death
bed